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3,000 Waymo Taxis Recalled After School Bus Passing Problems

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 09:54
The operating software was updated in all vehicles by Nov. 17. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.

New York DMV Employees Charged in CDL Fraud Scheme

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 09:45
In October, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly and New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced a 51-count indictment against seven people.

US Trade Deficit Unexpectedly Shrinks to Smallest Since 2020

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 09:30
The goods and services trade gap shrank nearly 11% from the prior month to $52.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Dec. 11.

Carvana Notches $33 Billion Run Ahead of S&P Entry

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 09:15
The S&P 500 entry, announced Dec. 5, has added fuel to the shares’ ascent. The first day Carvana trades in the index will be Dec. 22. 

Mexico Approves Up to 50% Tariffs on China, Other Nations

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 08:58
Mexico’s Senate on Dec. 10 voted in favor of the bill that imposes tariffs of between 5% and 50% on more than 1,400 products from Asian nations that don’t have a trade deal with Mexico.

Appeals Court Pauses Challenge to FMCSA CDL Rule

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 08:26
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 3 granted the agency’s Nov. 19 request to hold the case in abeyance, effectively putting the case on hold.

VW Considers Producing Range Extender Cars for US, Europe

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 08:22
Volkswagen said it’s monitoring market developments and has reserved the range extender concept for its future EV platform.

Coca-Cola Names Company Veteran Henrique Braun as CEO

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 08:00
The Atlanta beverage giant said its board elected Henrique Braun as CEO effective March 31. James Quincey, Coke's current chairman and CEO, will transition to executive chairman.

Ford Agrees to Break Up Battery Venture With Cell Partner SK

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 07:37
SK Innovation’s battery unit SK On will take over the companies’ BlueOval SK plant in Tennessee, while Ford will take on their factory in Kentucky, according to an emailed statement.

BP Wins Big in Trump’s First Gulf of Mexico Oil Lease Sale

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 15:33
A unit of BP was the high bidder in a U.S. auction for oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, the first sale held during President Donald Trump’s second term.

Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 15:01
The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary’s office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.

Woman Has Baby in Waymo Self-Driving Taxi in San Francisco

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 14:35
A mother was in a Waymo self-driving taxi on her way to the University of California, San Francisco, medical center when she delivered her baby inside the robotaxi, Google parent Alphabet said.

Government Says Fed Workforce Down 317,000 Workers in 2025

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 14:00
The number of federal employees who left their jobs in 2025 will total about 317,000 after efforts by Elon Musk and the Trump administration to reshape the government workforce.

Federal Reserve Cuts Key Interest Rate Again

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 13:22
The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Dec. 10 but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

Michelle Randazzo to be Next Daimler Truck North America CFO

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:37
She will succeed retiring current CFO Stefan Kurschner, who will remain with DTNA through January, DTNA said.

Industry Reacts to English-Language Enforcement Crackdown

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:14
The language crackdown is part of a broader Trump administration campaign that’s upending the trucking industry, a critical pillar of the U.S. economy.

Switzerland’s Improved US Tariff Deal to Apply Retroactively

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 10:50
The reduction will cut the levy to 15% from a previous level of 39%, a punitive rate that was the highest slapped on any developed country.

Kenworth, Peterbilt Add to Battery-Electric Lineups

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 09:49
Kenworth and Peterbilt continue to build out their battery-electric tractor and truck portfolios, launching three new models each Dec. 9.

Canada's Ambassador Hillman to Resign Before USMCA Review

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 09:31
Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said in a letter it is the right time to put in place someone who will oversee talks about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is up review in 2026.

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